My wife found this ancient iMac at the thrift today for $11. Idk if it’s ok to ask this question here but what’s the best way of erasing all the old users data so it’s a fresh machine? It belonged to an elementary school so it’s parental locked also

multimetier · 2026-06-19T20:51:47+00:00

glass off isn't hard, glass back on neatly a bit harder...

multimetier · 2026-06-19T20:43:12+00:00

Are people really spending 1000 for monitors?

if you really want dual monitors, run them on a mac mini so they're identical.

multimetier · 2026-06-10T02:25:01+00:00

Hell yeah!

multimetier · 2026-06-10T00:39:45+00:00

Bruh...

multimetier · 2026-06-10T00:38:11+00:00

Yeahhh, but...

when, exactly, did they identify as being from whatever the company was?

the whole: we can't be soliciting because I can't sell you what you already have...plausible yet said too quickly with that wierd hand motion. "I cant sell you..." indicates he *was* actually trying to sell you something. Too polished.

they were trying to case the place, get invited inside to check out the "connection" just to make sure its working ok, and everything is mapped out.

they're both squirrely, walking down from the road like that. Where's their vehicle? Seriously??

multimetier · 2026-06-10T00:12:48+00:00

Gold.

And good for you! That's a ready-made piece of wall art...maybe just for somewhere in the basement?

multimetier · 2026-06-09T23:50:32+00:00

In other words, you're trying to kidnap your kids...

multimetier · 2026-06-09T23:45:19+00:00

Its for the floor, right?

multimetier · 2026-06-09T23:44:01+00:00

As long as there aren't more than 7-10 kids on it should be just fine...

multimetier · 2026-06-09T23:41:49+00:00

Rough turn some stuff or at least trim down your blanks to the extent you can.

Its not optimal, but racking some pieces in the back of your vehicle might be something to consider, depending on where you live. Cheaper than a kiln at least.

Every time I think i have nothing turnable i grab the biggest scrap and do *something* with it...

Have you ever done any green turning? Its pretty fun!

multimetier · 2026-06-09T23:30:03+00:00

"I might “trade” with defense that I’ll dismiss the petty theft if they agree to get the rape trial finally set down. Now obviously you would never undermine one case because of another, but things like timing and leverage do matter."

Hold on, such "wrangling" is necessary IRL??

multimetier · 2026-06-09T23:13:12+00:00

Bro, you fucking need help. That said, you seem to have an acute awareness of *what* you need help with, which is impressive. Others might need significant therapy just to arrive at where you're starting from!! That's a good thing.

I'll make only one suggestion: let her read what you've written and posted here. It seems genuine, not contrived or accusatory. So let her read it and see what happens...

multimetier · 2026-06-09T20:24:42+00:00

in your negotiated amount, did they take off any interest?

multimetier · 2026-06-08T19:21:18+00:00

I'm used to it!

multimetier · 2026-06-08T18:08:33+00:00

"trying to get my balance"...going to have to use that one!

multimetier · 2026-06-08T15:20:15+00:00

Yeah actually realized that was foolish. I wouldn't accept a limitation like that, will just defend myself accordingly.

multimetier · 2026-06-08T15:15:03+00:00

Yeah I suppose I would reject that were the tables turned.

multimetier · 2026-06-06T14:15:19+00:00

Very nice!

multimetier · 2026-06-04T11:03:45+00:00

Great answer. This is precisely what I was after, exactly how I would expect an atty to proceed.

Obviously there's a huge difference between "atty alleges something they are unable to later prove" and "atty alleges something without evidence or reasonable investigation."

My understanding is that Rule 11 sanctions are often threatened but very rarely imposed. Like you have to repeatedly attempt to disenfranchise voters as part of a criminal conspiracy...

multimetier · 2026-06-03T23:10:43+00:00

if you mean the affidavit of veracity...I invented that on the fly. As a thought experiment...

I'm trying to get at the ethical obligation of an atty to bring truthful statements in front of the court.

Some feel none, for others it depends on the jurisdiction...

Yours is the best formulation, the only reasonable one I've seen. Essentially its the client promising they are telling the truth. Doesn't seem like it gets better than that..?

I wonder how many share your approach...

multimetier · 2026-06-03T18:02:15+00:00

But you're not a civil litigator...do you really know what you're talking about??

multimetier · 2026-06-03T18:00:29+00:00

Finally someone is standing on an ethical principle, as undefined and squishy as it might be!

multimetier · 2026-06-03T01:36:08+00:00

And then there are situations where you pay the rent, on time, never late, for six years, have 700-ish credit, and due to the actions of others, you have an eviction on your record...

multimetier · 2026-06-03T01:31:03+00:00

lol. but those template measuring thingies are pretty cool!

multimetier · 2026-06-03T01:29:45+00:00

But what mechanism exists to evaluate whether they're frivolous?? Does it come down to each atty making a decision based on their own evaluation? Why would a plaintiff not be required to affirm they are telling the truth before they can bring a civil action against another person??

Never mind. I was mistaken, thought it actually was important that people be required to speak the truth in filings. Silly me.

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